CMA Responds to Beyonce, Dixie Chicks Performance Controversy

The Country Music Association released a statement refuting reports that claimed the organization deleted all mentions of Beyoncé and the Dixie Chicks' CMA Awards performance of "Daddy Lessons" from their social accounts and website.

"CMA has not erased any mentions of Beyoncé's performance on the CMA Awards," organizers said in a statement. "In advance of the broadcast, CMA removed a five-second promotional clip from ABC.com and CMA's Facebook page. The promo was unapproved and CMA removed it prior to the broadcast. Beyoncé's performance with Dixie Chicks was a highlight of the evening and we are continuing to share the amazing full-length performance clip via our official social channels." The CMA also included a link to Beyoncé and the outspoken country trio's performance on ABC.com.

Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines was seemingly aware of the controversy, tweeting Thursday night, "Hey everybody! The CMA's just called and asked us to co-host next year's show with Beyonce. Unfortunately I've got a thing that night so, no."

She followed it up with a line from Beyoncé's Lemonade standout "Formation": "'You know you dat Bitch when you cause all this conversation. Always stay gracious best revenge is your paper.' ‪#Bey ‪#Slay"

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